Driving Test Centre Forest Hills Drive Southampton SO18 2FY

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Southampton took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Southampton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southampton decided full applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 9 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PY

  22/01316/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2022 30m away

  Erection of a two-storey side extension to link existing garage with dormers on front and rear elevations above to create additional living space

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs

• 9 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PY

  24/01349/NMA Submitted 14 Nov 2024 30m away

  Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 23/00358/FUL and 23/00830/NMA to replace garage door with window of the approved extension.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 10 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PZ

  22/00173/FUL Submitted 14 Feb 2022 88m away

  Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension plus a single storey front porch extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PZ

  22/00187/TPO Submitted 17 Aug 2022 88m away

  T1 - Maple tree in front garden. Crown lift over public road to 5m and 3m over garden and drive to balance crown. Prune back 0.5m from BT cables. Prune back 2m from property windows. Crown clean to remove major deadwood.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 18 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PZ

  26/00372/NMA Submitted 7 Apr 2026 88m away

  Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 21/01323/FUL to change materials of the rear extension from brick to block/render.

  Granted Amendments Extension 6 docs

• 10 Kingsfold Avenue Southampton SO18 2PZ

  25/01378/NMA Submitted 27 Nov 2025 88m away

  Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 22/00173/FUL to alter materials of dormer window and change first floor window from obscure glazing to clear glazing.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 25/01090/FUL Granted

  Land Adjacent, 20 Alfriston Gardens Southampton SO19 8GA

  Erection of a 2/3 storey, 3-bedroom dwelling and associated amenities. (resubmission of 21/01536/FUL) (amended after validation to remove rooms in the roof)

  11 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 26/00995/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land Adj 20 Edwina Close Southampton SO19 7BH

  Erection of a 2 x two-storey dwellings (2 x 2-bedroom) with associated amenities.

  Full applications
• 26/00959/FUL Awaiting decision

  88 Bluebell Road Southampton SO16 3LP

  Erection of two storey side extension and bin storage to the front.

  Full applications
• 26/00873/FUL Awaiting decision

  Highcliff House Highcliff Avenue Southampton SO14 0TN

  Conversion of ground floor flat to 2x1 bed flats with external alterations

  Full applications
• 26/01022/FUL Awaiting decision

  293 Coxford Road Southampton SO16 5LD

  Change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (HMO Class C4) with loft conversion with roof alterations and dormer on rear elevation with a single-storey rear extension and associated amenities

  Full applications